Jamie Quince-Starkey, Electric Daisy Derby
Hairy Traveller chats with Jamie Quince-Starkey about Electric Daisy Derby the flagship project of Down to Earth – a collaboration with the Eden Project and Derby City Council…
Chasing Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC
Oprah Winfrey has conquered the worlds of television, publishing and streaming — but cherry blossoms? Utterly disastrous. In 2023, she postponed a trip to Japan, waiting for the perfect bloom…
A Gem of a Weekend at the Corinthia London
Maria Boyle spends a weekend in the capital and combines luxury, laughter and legacy at the Corinthia London. Few cities offer the sheer variety of experiences that London does, blending…
Microbreweries in Derby
Hairy Traveller samples a couple of microbreweries in Derby – The Tiny Tap at the Little Brewing Company, and Shiny Brewery and takes on the challenge of whether he can split the G…
6 Amazing Festivals in May 2025
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in May 2025 from around the Globe, from Cuba to Australia, so wherever you are join in the celebrations. Cultural Festivals…
Seeking the Lemurs of Madagascar
Lemurs are unique to the island of Madagascar, an island that became separated from the African mainland when the super continent, Gondwanaland, broke apart. Are there lemurs outside of Madagascar?…
Secrets Of The Thames: Mudlarking London’s Lost Treasures
Robert Spellman wades into an exhibition at London Museum Docklands to discover the Secrets Of The Thames unearthed by the river’s mudlarks If mudlarking – the act of scouring riverine…
4 of the Best Pubs in Derby
Hairy Traveller tries out 4 of the best pubs in Derby. In it he visits the oldest Derby pub, tastes some of the great Derby pub food…
Museum of Making Derby
Hairy Traveller chats with Alex Rock at the Derby Museum Making which is situated in the Silk Mill and widely regarded as the first factory in the world…
Ozen Life Maadhoo: Perfect Destination for Family and Friends
The Maldives has long been a haven for honeymooners, but a new trend is emerging – families and groups of friends are now visiting in search of the ultimate getaway…
Discover More of the Great Margate Pubs
Watch our video to discover more of the best Margate pubs including the Fez and The Shakespeare …
Walpole Bay Hotel Margate Review by Hairy Traveller
Hairy Traveller stays at the Walpole Bay Hotel and Museum just outside of Margate, Kent…
5 Great Dunmow Pubs
The Hairy Traveller guides you through five Great Dunmow pubs – the Angel and Harp pub Dunmow, The Boars Head, Saracens Head, The Chequers and the Queen Victoria…
Best Pubs of Shrewsbury
Discover the best pubs in Pubs in Shrewsbury town centre, from historic haunts with real ale to pubs with food…
A Bezzymoon in Paradise at the Ozen Reserve Bolifushi
The idyllic Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives have long been a haven for honeymooners, but a new trend is emerging – families and groups of friends are now visiting…
Best Pubs in Margate, Kent, UK
Hairy Traveller Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the best pubs in Margate Kent, UK. Learn about the oldest pub in Margate as well as the smallest pub in the UK…
Hairy Traveller Launch
Watch Travel Begins at 40 founder and editor Mark Bibby Jackson as he announces the YouTube channel Hairy Traveller launch. This complements the Travel Begins at 40 website…
Top Luxury Resorts for Travellers Over 40
Many assume traveling (alone, with family, or friends) loses appeal as you age. However, your 40s are a fantastic time to enjoy travel! Sure, the wild adventures of your 20s…
The Heart of Portugal: Part 3 – Casas da Lapa Nature & Spa Hotel
Nature meet Nurture, as Judith Schrut concludes her travels in Centre of Portugal with a rejuvenating stay at Casas da Lapa Nature & Spa Hotel. I discovered many wondrous things…
10 Tips to Discover the Food in Malta on Your Holidays
Dining al fresco on freshly caught fish and sun-ripened Mediterranean fruit and veggies with a sprinkling of Arabic spice are just a few ingredients that make Malta a very more-ish…
Hiking, Biking or Swimming, Which One Is Best for You?
Wonderful landscapes, unspoilt sceneries and a lovely time spent catching up with your loved ones- a hiking trip, a biking trip or a swimming trip all offer this and more…
The Heart of Portugal: Part 2
Coimbra is the perfect launch point for the next part of my voyage. Accompanied by my brilliant guides Rafaela and Liliana of Portugal Green Travel, we set off on the…
The Heart of Portugal: Part 1
Nature, history, food and wine: the Centre of Portugal has it all, as Judith Schrut discovers on her visit to Portugal’s green and gorgeous heart. At this time of year…
Swisstainable – Visit Switzerland by Train
Lucy Daltroff travels Switzerland by train to experience the country’s sustainable tourism initiative – Swisstainable I had never even heard of the term “urban golf” when I visited Chur, (pronounced…
